Salem Athletic B, runners-up in 2013, have also progressed, making short work of nine-man Muff Field B (34 in 14.2 overs – Mehr Sultan 5-11). Salem passed their target without loss in just 4.1 overs.

League newcomers TABS suffered their first defeat – to Great Horton Church by 40 runs. Daanyal Ahmed was the star for Church, the 15-year-old making 70 and sharing a third-wicket stand of 113 with Aaqib Hussain (38), Tariq Rashid adding 43 in their 200-7.